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WL12 LDN

2012 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,705 mi
Last recorded96,705 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Kia Rio57,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 LDN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 96,705 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod end ball joint has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod end ball joint has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 90,926 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on wear indicators inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 90,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on wear indicators inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 84,371 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 80,521 miles

Centre to Rear Exhaust Flange Corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Slight Corrosion To Rear Underside

Fail 23 Nov 2022 80,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre to Rear Exhaust Flange Corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Slight Corrosion To Rear Underside

Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,055 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 78,055 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 78,055 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 75,291 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 75,291 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 71,728 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 71,668 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 65,443 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 65,413 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 48,469 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,906 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 15,965 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 15,736 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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WL12 LDN is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 57,620 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL12 LDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WL12 LDN is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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